Spokane Produce

November 13, 2024

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Light rain in the Salinas Valley early this week will only
exacerbate the disease pressure in the valley as harvest quickly
wrap up over the next week or so. More rain is likely later this
week as a series of storm systems pass to the north. The cooler
temperatures will help curb insect activity and improve overall
texture in these remaining stands. Production from the Huron
region is basically complete, leaving the Southwestern Desert
regions for supplies.
Yuma harvests will continue to gain momentum this week with
full production expected to come from the region around late-
November. After a very warm fall weather pattern, recent
cooler temperatures and strong winds have reduced growth
rates across the desert regions. In the colder desert valleys,
light lettuce ice is being reported with more likely into next
week.
Lettuce and leafy green supplies continue with lighter carton
weights due to lighter densities (puffy heads, light hearts) and
seeders in these early fields. The tender spring mix and baby
leaf items will continue with light production as cold
temperatures in Salinas and the desert regions impact growth
rates and quality. With cooler temperatures expected into next
week we are looking at a possible extended period of light
production from these desert regions. Overall supplies look to
remain light with lesser texture and shelf life as we move
through November.

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